INDEPENDENCE DAY 2026 - March 6 was the civic holiday

 It is the 69th Anniversary of Ghana's Independence. The town I live in did not have funds so we went to Bibiani. I understand Bibiani is a hub for the area and they always  put on a great celebration. I went with Michael and Dominic from the office. I was advised to wear clericals  which became important in getting a seat in the front row beside the Officials. (It was nice to not have to stand). There is a band playing with drums. The local Primary and High Schools parade past the dignitaries/judges being evaluated as to their competency in marching. The politicians give speeches and Organizers keep us organized. There were some clouds but when the sun was out, it was very hot, yes  know I am in Africa.

                                      Like at the CNE stuff for sale so we got fans to help

                                Some pics of the kids marching their hearts out.

 

During our return trip we stopped for a drink and some curried  goat. I think I have mentioned in the past that keeping one's car clean is next to godliness as many of the roads are dirt with red dust flying in all directions.  So during the stop the car was washed. As someone who lets God be the one to determine when my car is washed, I am very impressed here with clean cars.

                           I love goat but when I am travelling I do not eat or drink 

                        so I do not get  into trouble with my GI tract. It did look good.

                                 I do make  up for it when I get back to the house 

                                                Car Wash while we snacked

A PRESENT FOR ME, I AM BLESSED

 

ICEBERG DONE CALVING

 

REMEMBER ............ DEFROSTING THE FRIDGE

A 3 INCH ICEBERG STUCK ON THE BACK WALL OF THE FRIDGE ENCASING A COUPLE OF SACHETS OF WATER.

SOOOO  TODAY IS THE DAY TO FIX IT  ugh ugh

 

DRUM

 I know a drum maker in Sunyani, Daniel. I have promised myself that I would bring a drum back for me, just to have. Two years ago I brought a drum back for myself and a drummer from Tnrinity Barrie liked it a whole lot soooooooooooooo he has it now. So this year I am trying again. I will put a pic up when it gets  delivered.                                     

            Daniel and  this year's drum (no paint but lovely carving)

SPA DAY

     WASH, SCRUB, EXFOLIATE,  POLISH = SPA DAY FOR TOOTSIES

Monday after a 4 day weekend

     went food shopping, bought more drapes for Bishop's office. I had a weigh scale that looked like glass, could see through it, I guess it hit the wall  as it smashed  into piece like the windsceen in the cars\ anyway bought a new one at Melcomes (like Walmart, food,  household stuff, furniture etc) 

I was given some drapes to ship here and they were very nice so put them in the Bishop's office. Here it is tradition to put curtains up to cover the doors as well as the windows. The donated ones covered the three doors so more were bought to cover the windows. The genrosity of the Bishop let us just march in and change the curtains, He seems pleased with the resuslt. What do you think??

VERY NICE INDEED